Housing for Expats in Sweden
What does it mean?
As an expat in Sweden, there are several housing paths depending on your situation. If you're arriving through a company, many employers offer relocation services that arrange temporary housing during the first months. Furnished apartments are popular among expats and are available through specialized platforms and relocation companies — they rarely require queue time or Swedish credit history.
For long-term housing, you should register for the housing queue, get a personal number and BankID, and start building your Swedish credit history. Expats with high income can often find housing through private landlords faster than through the public queue system. Platforms like Bofrid match you directly with available apartments without needing to wait in queue for years.
Key Points
- Employers often offer relocation services with temporary housing
- Furnished apartments — popular starting accommodation, typically 1–12 month contracts
- Specialized platforms: HousingAnywhere, Blocket, Bofrid
- Get your personal number, bank account, and BankID ASAP to enter the market
- Expats with strong income have an advantage with private landlords
Practical Tip
Ask your employer about relocation support before moving. Book furnished accommodation for the first 1–3 months while you arrange your personal number and BankID. Register for the housing queue from day one — queue points start accumulating immediately. Use Bofrid to find housing and verify your profile with BankID.
Based on content from Bofrid's Knowledge Bank